Why is the second coming of Jesus such an intimidating subject?
God has a , and we need to trust His .
Read Psalm 119:89-91
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God’s plan for the earth, for humanity, and for the second coming of Jesus is found in-part in Matthew 24.
What does God’s plan as revealed in Matthew 24 tells us?
1. What has already happened.
2. What is yet to happen.
3. How to be prepared for it.
A startling question and a huge, multi-pronged question.
Read Matthew 24:1-2
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The startling revelation is that the temple in Jerusalem would be destroyed.
Jesus came to be their to God.
Read Matthew 24:3
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1. When will these things be?
2. What will be the sign of your coming?
3. When is the close of this age?
Signs That Have Already Happened
1. False Christs
2. Wars and Greater Wars on a Global Scale
3. Famines, Pestilences, and Earthquakes
4. Persecution
5. Falling away from Christ and Betrayal
6. False Prophets
7. Lawlessness
What are we supposed to do about all these things?
Read Matthew 24:13
God has a plan. Trust Him and His plan even when you don’t understand His plan.
Today’s Invitation
1. Start/Keep an active relationship with Jesus Christ.
2. Endure.